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Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette, left, rear, watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Frustration is mounting for the Predators, who are off to their worst start and last in the NHL

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) celebrates his goal against the Anaheim Ducks with center Steven Stamkos (91) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) reacts after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Nikita Kucherov scores twice, Lightning beat Canucks 4-3 to end 3-game winless streak

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) skates before Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. Lightning captain Steven Stamkos says he is disappointed about the lack of discussions with the team about a new contract as players report for training camp. Stamkos' current $68 million, eight-year deals ends after the upcoming season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is disappointed about the lack of discussions about a new contract

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91), head coach Jon Cooper, and defenseman Victor Hedman (77) pose with the Prince of Wales Trophy after the team defeated the New York Rangers during Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) **FILE**

Avalanche, Lightning set for anticipated Stanley Cup clash

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman David Savard hoists the Stanley Cup after the series win in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals against the Montreal Canadiens, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) **FILE**

Stanley Cup champion Lightning ace final exam on ‘last day of school’

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) skates off the ice with linesman Michel Cormier (76) after a fight during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday, June 28, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Lightning flip script on Canadiens to take Cup Final lead

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Florida Panthers teammates congratulate center Frank Vatrano (77) after Vatrano scored a goal during the first period at an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Panthers beat Lightning 5-2 to open 2-game set

By RICK MENNING - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) reaches for a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) but can't stop the puck as Stamkos scores in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Stamkos, Joseph lead Lightning past Preds 6-1 for 6th in row

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Lightning embrace challenge of defending Stanley Cup title

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos, top left, celebrates his goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Stamkos scores, leaves, Lightning beat Stars 5-2 in Game 3

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Lightning captain Steven Stamkos ruled out of East final

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 20, 2020, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets' Seth Jones skates during the NHL hockey team's practice in Columbus, Ohio. Jones, Pittsburgh forward Jake Guentzel and Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos would’ve missed some or all of the playoffs if they started in April. Instead, the silver lining of the COVID-19 pandemic halting the season is those players are healthy and ready to contribute. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Injured in spring, now healthy NHL stars embrace 2nd chances

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91)gets off a shot in front of Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Kasperi Kapanen (24) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning captain Stamkos to miss 6-8 weeks after surgery

By ERIK ERLENDSSON - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (44) clears the puck after Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) took a shot on goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Hellebuyck lifts Jets over TB; Stamkos gets 400th goal

By ERIK ERLENDSSON - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (88) and Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17) reach for the puck in the corner during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kucherov finishes with 4 points, Lightning beat Leafs 7-3

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos, second from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL-best Lightning eager to get started against Blue Jackets

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Cameron Gaunce (33) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, April 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Lightning ties NHL record with 62nd win, beat Bruins 6-3

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning rally past Bruins for 59th win; record in sight

By ERIK ERLENDSSON - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on a shot by the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning win 9th straight, beat Kings 4-3 in shootout

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press